I will introduce attacking style to Super Eagles— Chelle

Éric Chelle, the new head coach of the Super Eagles, says football is about scoring and he will introduce an attacking mentality to the senior men’s football national team.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chelle made the remarks during his official unveiling at a colourful ceremony inside the Media Conference Room of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Monday.

Chelle won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali in a playing career that also saw him playing for FC Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres and Chamois Niortais.

He told newsmen that he was excited to land the job of coaching one of Africa’s biggest football names.

“I want to thank my agent, the NFF, the NSC and indeed all Nigerians for this big opportunity.

“Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an amazing job; I do not take this appointment for granted. I am elated and will do my utmost best.

“Football is about scoring goals, so I favour an attacking style.

“I know the expectations of Nigerians and I will settle down and work diligently with my assistants towards the goal of qualifying the Super Eagles to the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” he said.

Ibrahim Gusau, the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), reiterated his call for Nigerians to come together and support the gaffer, while promising that the football-ruling body will give Chelle all the support to succeed in his assignment.

Gusau said he was endeared by the confidence and surefootedness that Chelle has shown in their interactions over the past few days.

He said he was banking on him to galvanise the Super Eagles with the same go-go attitude to turn around their fortunes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.

“I see in the new Head Coach the right spirit and the right attitude, and I